Chrysops surdus
Osten Sacken, 1877
deer fly
Chrysops surdus is a of deer fly in the Tabanidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. The species is distributed across northern North America, including Canada and the United States. Deer flies in the Chrysops are blood-feeding flies known for their painful bites and are recognized as significant biting pests in their range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops surdus: //ˈkrɪs.ɒps ˈsɜːr.dəs//
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Distribution
Canada, United States.
Human Relevance
Deer flies including Chrysops are significant biting pests; females require blood meals for development and inflict painful bites on humans and other mammals.